Hello beautiful beast! A random life perspective on “nature art”
You may not see it. But sometimes you do. In fact, you might just stumble across it, as this Perspective Living reader did. Her images below show something (if you’re open to it): Nature imitates life. “Hey, beautiful creature,” it seems to say, “what has man done to you?” Or, “Hey, little human, what are you doing in that tree, with that big head?” If we could see life through nature’s eyes, what would nature art look like? See below for a little magic in your everyday life.
How different types of houses are shaping our future: Esther’s Story (VIDEO)
This is the story of a woman who has managed to find a home solution in one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Her way, a Tiny Home, may not be for everyone. But she has an interesting perspective to offer the world. Says Esther: People with different types of houses and alternative lifestyles hold the key to the way we live in the future. You can watch a documentary about her story below.
The ‘Climate Scientist Who Refused to fly’: new victory, new perspective?
The climate scientist Dr. Grimalda refused to fly for his research trip and was fired as a result. But now he has won a legal victory. In an unusual turn of events, his former employer has decided to offer legal compensation for his dismissal. Meanwhile, his lawyer in the case has also asked an interesting question. Is this the beginning of a new perspective on how our work affects the state of the earth? (And please don’t forget to watch a trailer of a beautiful movie about Dr Grimalda’s incredible journey below.)
Wonderwoods, urban home for people, trees and birds, challenges our perspective on the meaning of home
A new architectural-defying project is about to offer an ecological way of life in one of the largest cities in the Netherlands. Comprised of two tower blocks, Wonderwoods will have tall trees and lush shrubs attached to it. It will offer a new urban living for people, trees and biodiversity all in one. We spoke with landscape architect Timo Cents who tells us all about this vertical forest in the city.